Consultancy spend and external recruitment exceptions – July 2014

During July 2014, the following exceptions to the consultancy freeze above £20,000 have been considered by the Chief Executive in his capacity as Accounting Officer; and the requests for consultancy below £20,000 have been considered by the Director of Corporate Operations.

| Approval date | Ref: No. & Directorate | Summary of application | Decision | |---------------|------------------------|------------------------|----------| | 17/07/2014 | 15C Legal | Competition Case Advice, £50,000 | Approved | | 18/07/2014 | 16C RME | Independent Review of PR13, £75,000 | Approved | | 18/07/2014 | 17C RME | Occupational health advice on railway work related health issues, £40,000 | Approved |